Five things you didn't know about the royals - including rented jewels and bombed palace

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Royal traditions go way back in history and gems of information about Britain’s monarchy and its members do get lost along the way Even with the Royal Family remaining firmly in the 21st century spotlight, quirky facts and anecdotes from days gone by are endlessly fascinating.There’s always a new detail or a nugget from the archives that can add colour to the story of Britain’s first family - from coronations and weddings to war-time courage.

Check out these five things that you probably didn’t know or if you did, you have long forgotten.The Royal Family used to rent crown jewels for coronations The precious and fragile St Edward’s Crown, usually seen behind reinforced glass on display in the Tower of London, is only ever used at the coronation of a new king or queen, and its diamonds used to be hired in for the occasion.

It wasn’t until King George V - the Queen’s grandfather - took to the throne that the iconic symbol of the monarchy was set with permanent precious stones that didn’t have to be given back at the end of the day, according to the Royal Collection Trust..

Named after Edward the Confessor, the original crown was lost during the English Civil War, but the one we see today was made for King Charles II in 1661.